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    I wanna be your hair stylist

    Just an FYI, TeQuan has moved back to Dallas .... :-( ...and my Sushi, Champagne and Hair parties will never be the same. My hair and I miss him very much. Thank for the style and friendship TeQuan.
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    Bringing 3 Computer Monitors to BA....?

    I don't know if the UK has anything like this but in the US if you're taking high value electronics out of the country you can pre-register the serial numbers with customs. Just got to the customs office of your departing airport, and request a Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects...
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    Pasting and Passing On a Subtle Message from a Friend Here

    An interesting topic .... personally, It's not the election cycle xeno-bashing nationalism I worry about ... All democratic countries have that to a certain extent .... it's the post election fallout on the peso valuation and whether or not there will be any sort of austerity or devaluation that...
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    Homemade Flour Tortillas

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I just got my first order and couldn't wait for a proper mexican meal so I heated up some refried beans poured on some salsa, popped open a quilmes (all I had on hand) and spent 10 minutes in heaven. I don't smoke but I think I need a cigarette for the post...
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    I wanna be your hair stylist

    TeQuan, has been doing my hair ... and my friends hair ... for a few months now ... and I can happily say that everyone has been ecstatic with the service. If you need a kind hearted, professional stylist ... call him.
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    Anyone come back from the US in the past week or two?

    I've had a United Airlines ticket agent say, "You need a return ticket" Solution? I charged a full fare (refundable) ticket three months out, then promptly cancelled it on arrival in BA.
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    Introducing myself!

    I think I know your expat friend. He lurks here too.
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    Flights to Miami January

    I had used Miami as my normal point of entry into the US, but not in January ... it's peak snowbirds season for those heading South for the winter. I just double checked IAD, Washington Dulles, for the same period and got a fair of $1145. So if you can avoid Miami, do so. JFK and IAD will be...
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    About the dollar cost of living, crime, etcetera

    The only information I would add to the discussion is a link to German site Trends-Visions . When you look at the overall information objectively, Argentina is doing pretty well... Not as good as they could be doing compared to other players....but certainly better than many Argentines assume...
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    ATM Limits and Best Banks. LOST

    I read about this before i left the US.... So I opened three accounts at separate banks. Happily enough...my two new accounts refund foreign ATM network fees.
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    What Neighborhood Should I Move To?

    As an Alternative.... ....Since April, I've been living in what locals refer to as Barrio Norte, though official Maps call Recoleta, (Av Callao y Paraguay) two blocks from Santa Fe. The D Line is on my block and I have an incredible view of Plaza Rodriguez Peña park and the Ministry of...
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    Howdy-4 Texans in Buenos Aires

    If you're not fluent in Castellano, I'd suggest using Googles, Chrome, web browser with the translation plugin. http://www.google.com/chrome . It'll convert non-flash websites into English for you. I've been able to order groceries and food with no problems.
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    Mobile internet - 3G

    I tried the prepaid when I first moved here and it wasn't too too bad for street navigation and email. Even with good credit (USA), cards and cash on hand, none of the companies would let me sign up. Even when I offered to pay upfront for the year. Thankfully, a good Porteño friend of mine...
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    Tailors in BA

    Let me know if you find one. I need to get some suits taken WAY in.
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    Building a Functional Website in BA...

    LOL...this couldn't have been a more timely topic for me. I'm currently building a website myself. I just got the domain registered and hosted over the weekend, with what i hope to be a good company, and spent the better part of the day kicking the tires and setting up the email and admin...
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